just like me

i'm currently enjoying my week long vacay from the noise and from my day job. ooh-lala! i finally started knitting and loom-ing... well, i have used the loom and started casting some yarns on its pegs. but due to the so many things-to-do, i wasn't able to finish it. and because i am so excited with the needles, i decided to start learning how to knit... thanks to so many videos or how to's guide to knitting and such, i am now working on my first swatch... i am lovin' it! geesh! it's a whole lot different from crochet... the stitches are a lot better. it can be stretched longer than that of the crocheted ones. hmmm... i am looking for an easy pattern at ravelry.com... that site is like heaven! see for yourself why i love that place so much...

(this is my first swatch)

until now, i am in search for good quality yarns that i can use with my looms... the looms that mom got for me requires chunky yarns. unfortunately, the yarns that she bought were eyelash yarns. my mom is always like this... i remember when she asked me some 3 years ago, which do i prefer the most, high heeled shoes or sneakers? i answered, high heeled shoes. then the next thing i know, my shoe rack was filled with dozens of HHS! now, she's buying eyelash yarns like crazy! LOL!

anyway, when i took my daughters to the mall two weeks ago, i saw a store that sells craft materials (mostly cross stitching materials)... OMG! the name of the store is "Heavenly Stitchin' Moment". i was so lucky that day not only because i was able to find a huge roll of yarn (really bigger than the usual that sells here) but i found these on the sale rack:

speaking of yarns, i want to show you the difference of the yarns that i bought from them and from the yarns in my drawer...

 

see?

even if they're not chunky, i can use them with my looms along with the eyelash yarns and i can make a good shawl or scarf. then, i will give it to mom... eeeeeep! i'm excited!

now, here's the progress of my loom.

the moment my daughter set eyes on this, she asked for it and promised me to finish it. now, we are both sitting quietly and knitting happily!

 

i'm working with the needles, while she with the loom..

 i guess she'll become a great craft lover too... just like me! ^_^

when it rains...

it pours!

yes, the storm has left. and it has left so many devastated homes and hearts of the families who lost everything that they have. i so wanted to post this but you might say that i am being so insensitive. posting the things that you have while so many people are suffering. BUT 2 days before the storm hit PH, mom's second package arrived. it was full of yarns and other nice things for the kids and me and C... wow! again... thank heavens for my oh-so-generous mom!

so... what was inside the box? here... have a look! ^_^

the bamboo knitting needles are  from thinkbamboo.com. the last set of knitting needles are all vintage. ^_^ those eyelash yarns are a great addition to my yarn collection. those can't be found in the stores nearby. i'm not sure though... if they are, well, they cost more than you can imagine! now, can you blame me if i have asked for yarns this time instead of shoes?

btw, the small balls of yarn are from Paraguay. yay to that!!!

sigh... i just wish i can find time to use up all these wonderful yarns for my project. until now, i haven't been able to finish what i have started with my looms. the knitting starter kit is still untouched. aaaaw... it breaks my heart...